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Politics

Botswana launches commercial court to speed case resolution

The News

Botswana has launched a commercial court, initially operating in Gaborone and Lobatse divisions of the High Court, to address delays in resolving commercial cases, some of which have taken decades. Chief Justice Gaolapelwe Ketlogetswe framed it as part of the Administration of Justice broader reform agenda to improve efficiency and strengthen public confidence in the judicial system.

Why it matters

Commercial court launch is a major institutional reform aimed at clearing decades-long case backlogs and strengthening faith in Botswana's justice system.

30 April 2026 · Mmegi

Politics

  1. Botswana launches commercial court to speed case resolution

    Botswana has launched a commercial court, initially operating in Gaborone and Lobatse divisions of the High Court, to address delays in resolving commercial cases, some of which have taken decades. Chief Justice Gaolapelwe Ketlogetswe framed it as part of the Administration of Justice broader reform agenda to improve efficiency and strengthen public confidence in the judicial system.

    30 April 2026 · Mmegi

Society

  1. Two men charged with selling fake diamonds in Lobatse

    Two men—a South African national and a Motswana—appeared before Lobatse Magistrates Court on April 28 accused of selling three fake diamond stones at Cumberland Hotel on February 12. They are charged under the Precious and Semi-Precious Stones Act for offering the stones for sale while claiming they were diamonds, despite not being authorized to sell precious stones.

    30 April 2026 · Daily News Botswana

Culture

  1. Botswana's World Athletics Relays lacks cultural theme music

    As Botswana prepares to host the World Athletics Relays, the article observes an absence of a unifying theme song to capture the moment and create mood around the event.

    30 April 2026 · The Botswana Gazette

  2. Motheo Tau debuts memoir exploring connection and authenticity

    A young author with no social media presence has released a debut memoir about connection that emphasizes being unapologetically awkward rather than performing for followers.

    30 April 2026 · The Botswana Gazette

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